We said our goodbyes this morning. There may be 50 ways to say goodbye, but parting ways always leaves me sad. Perhaps the best way to say goodbye is to say Aloha. Aloha means both hello and goodbye. As we parted ways, Erica said, “Aloha.” I stood by the side of the campground road leading…
Hopeless Wanderer
After a two month delay the Northeast America 2021 Tour embarked. For the next two weeks, we are staying in the Mountain Falls RV Resort at Lake Toxaway in the Appalachian mountains 40 miles southwest of Asheville, NC. Pigsah National Forest is east of here, the Nantahala National Forest is to the west. The Great…
Robles Ninth Birthday
Paso Robles birthday is today. She is nine years old. Seven years ago she was diagnosed with a rare disease. I remember looking at her and wondering if she would still be around in a year. Seven years later with excellent medical care, diet changes, and medicine, she is still here. She is doing great…
My Favorite Place
Several people asked me what my favorite place was on this tour. I hadn’t given much thought about a favorite place and didn’t really have an answer. I’ve answered several different places, including the Pacific Coast, Bear Country USA, and the Redwood Forest. While driving from Iron River to Mackinaw City in the upper peninsula…
Feels So Good
Feels so good to be back east after traveling out west for two months. Over the last week, we headed east from Grand Teton National Park, through Wyoming, and into the Black Hills in South Dakota. Then I drove across the enormous state of South Dakota. I’m currently in southern Minnesota. Making my way back…